Perfect Crime
About the show
A long running psychological murder mystery (the longest-running play in New York) in a very small theatre in the heart of midtown. More…
The longest-running play in New York City's history takes place in the home of a wealthy psychiatrist, Margaret Brent, who is accused of murdering her husband. A handsome detective thinks he has it all figured out, but Margaret's husband's murder is only the beginning of what may just be the perfect crime.
"In the face of awkward segues within the characters’ dialogue and the lack of chemistry, Perfect Crime is still an intriguing thriller full of unexpected twists and turns. It will leave you unsettled and questioning the motives of its characters like any suspenseful piece of work will do. And in my opinion, that is its strongest asset." Full Review
"There's just no killing New York's currently longest-running play. On Sunday, Warren Manzi's 1987 murder mystery, directed by Jeffrey Hyatt, hits a major mile-marker: 10,000 performances. Having never seen the show before, the time seemed right. As of No. 9,980, there's still life in the modestly diverting thriller." Full Review
"But if you stick with the story - and considering the turgid performances, that's asking a lot - it does make sense and even has a certain thematic elegance. As the illusions reveal themselves, a confusion and sense of terror slowly build. Or at least that's what should happen if the production wasn't so lethargic." Full Review
See it if if you love murder mysteries...
Don't see it if you want to think too much!!!
See it if Great laughs small audience in nice area. Intriguing play. Lotsa twists. Keeps u on edge of seat. Great murder mystery/comedy
Don't see it if U prefer larger venues. U dont like mysteries.
See it if You like to see something different, like murder mysteries, or want to see the longest running play.
Don't see it if You like musicals, don't like thinking, don't like serious, thought-provoking material.
See it if You love a great plot with a twist
Don't see it if If you do not like drama
See it if You like a murder mystery with great actors in an intimate setting, complete with twists, red-herrings and all under 2 hour
Don't see it if You rather see a musical
See it if You want to see a well written, old school murder mystery in an intimate setting.
Don't see it if You are looking for a lavish production.
See it if Engrossing murder mystery with a determined detective and an engaging male psychiatric patient who wears women's dresses (fun to watch!)
Don't see it if The current cast is really top-notch and I highly enjoyed the show (wasn't hard at all to follow; not sure why there is so much negativity.)
See it if you're a fan of Clue and in the mood for an evening of silly fun.
Don't see it if you don't like mysteries or aren't a fan of tiny theaters
See it if you like mysteries and good acting
Don't see it if you don't like mysteries or plays
See it if You like mysteries and straight plays. Good acting and interesting stories.
Don't see it if You don't find plays or mysteries interesting.
See it if You like mysteries or psycho drama. Do not want to see a musical. Like small theater experiences
Don't see it if You only like mindless entertainment. You have trouble hearing
See it if like mysteries and great acting
Don't see it if you bore easily and are not intelligent enough to go with the flow.
See it if you like the feel of Agatha Christie mysteries, intimate productions, nonlinear storytelling, and lots of twists.
Don't see it if you like trying to solve the mystery and find it frustrating when information is withheld or twists are added just to maintain the suspense.
See it if The play and theatre were small but the cast was captivating. Ask to get the behind the scenes tour. Much fun
Don't see it if You don't like off Broadway productions
See it if You enjoy a good mystery
Don't see it if You are turned off by slow development
See it if Enjoy murder-mystery
Don't see it if Unable to sit thru some slow times...
See it if You like a suspenseful mystery. Good acting, great theatre.
Don't see it if You do t like mysteries.
See it if you like weird, confusing mystery theater with twists & turns. I had seen the reviews on here; my low expectations were totally surpassed.
Don't see it if you expect a general audiences-geared show. This is an intimate, strange & quirky production; if that appeals to you, you may enjoy this.
See it if you enjoy thought provoking shows without musicals and enjoy great plot writing.
Don't see it if You do not like A LOT of talking or don't care much for crime dramas.
See it if you like puzzles or crime shows
Don't see it if if you don't want to think
See it if The story is very confusing and difficult. I did like it a lot though. Its exciting.
Don't see it if You do need to be able to focus on whats happening a lot.
See it if You're into plays, an intelligent script and quirky.
Don't see it if You're big into the fan fare of Broadway.
See it if you like mystery
Don't see it if you don't like mystery
See it if Found this play to be very confusing, need to really pay attention!
Don't see it if Like plays where you just watch & don't need to stay intense to keep up!
See it if You enjoy old fashioned mystery novels.
Don't see it if You enjoy only BIG shows with elaborate staging and loud music.
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